Business Strategy & Analysis
SWOTs, decision matrices, research summaries, and project scoping
Summarize a Research Report into Key Insights
I have a lengthy market research executive summary. Distill this text into a concise bullet-list of the 5 most critical insights that our [TARGET_DEPARTMENT] department needs to know right now. Strip away all fluff and corporate jargon. Focus strictly on actionable data and trends. Here is the text: [REPORT_TEXT].
Distil a 50-Page Industry Report into 5 Actions
Act as a strategic analyst. I have a lengthy industry report on [INDUSTRY_TOPIC]. Here are the key sections or data points: [REPORT_CONTENT]. Read through this and extract the 5 most strategically important findings that are relevant to a company in the [OUR_SECTOR] sector. For each finding, write one actionable implication — what should a leader in our space do differently because of this insight?
Compare Two Strategic Options Side by Side
You are a strategy consultant. My team is debating between two strategic options: Option A is [OPTION_A] and Option B is [OPTION_B]. Our top decision criteria are [CRITERIA]. Compare both options against each criterion in a structured table. Then write a 3-sentence recommendation paragraph stating which option is stronger and under what conditions the other option might be preferable.
Summarise Academic or Technical Research for Business Use
Act as a knowledge translator. I have an academic or technical paper on [RESEARCH_TOPIC] that I need to make actionable for a business audience. Here is the abstract or key findings: [PAPER_CONTENT]. Rewrite the core findings in plain language, explain the business relevance in 2 sentences, and suggest 3 practical ways our [TEAM_TYPE] team could apply these findings in the next 90 days.
Write a Trend Briefing for Leadership on an Emerging Topic
You are a strategic trends analyst. Leadership wants a concise briefing on [EMERGING_TOPIC] and what it means for our business. Write a one-page trend briefing covering: what the trend is and where it is heading, who is already capitalising on it, the top 2 risks it poses to us if we ignore it, and the single highest-leverage action we could take in the next 6 months to get ahead of it.
Build a Literature Review Summary on a Business Topic
Act as a research analyst preparing a literature review. The topic is [RESEARCH_TOPIC]. Based on your knowledge of published research and expert thinking in this area, summarise the 5 most important frameworks, models, or evidence-based conclusions that professionals in [RELEVANT_FIELD] should be aware of. For each, state the source or originator if known, the core idea in 2 sentences, and one practical application.
Prepare a Board Update on Strategy Execution
You are a chief of staff preparing a board update. Our strategic plan for [FISCAL_YEAR] included these priorities: [STRATEGIC_PRIORITIES]. Here is a summary of progress to date: [PROGRESS_NOTES]. Write a concise board update covering: RAG status (Red/Amber/Green) for each priority, 2 highlights, 2 concerns requiring board awareness, and 3 decisions we need the board to make today. Format as a structured briefing note.
Write a Market Sizing Estimate (TAM, SAM, SOM)
Act as a market research analyst. I need to estimate the market size for [PRODUCT_OR_SERVICE] targeting [TARGET_SEGMENT] in [GEOGRAPHY]. Walk me through a top-down or bottom-up market sizing approach. Calculate Total Addressable Market (TAM), Serviceable Addressable Market (SAM), and Serviceable Obtainable Market (SOM) based on publicly available benchmarks or reasonable assumptions you state clearly. Present as a structured table with all assumptions listed.
Generate 10 Strategic Questions Before a Big Meeting
Act as a strategic advisor preparing me for a high-stakes meeting. The meeting is with [MEETING_ATTENDEES] and the agenda is [MEETING_AGENDA]. I want to walk in asking the best possible questions — ones that demonstrate strategic thinking, uncover hidden assumptions, and move the conversation toward a clear decision. Generate 10 sharp, non-obvious questions I should ask, grouped by theme.
Write a Lessons Learned Report After a Failed Initiative
Act as a strategic learning officer. Initiative [INITIATIVE_NAME] was recently discontinued because [FAILURE_REASON]. Write a candid, constructive Lessons Learned report covering: what we set out to achieve, what went wrong at each stage (Planning, Execution, Measurement), the root cause of the failure, and 5 specific lessons that should inform how we approach similar initiatives going forward. Tone: honest, non-blaming, forward-looking.
Analyse a Failed Product Launch and Extract Lessons
Act as a product strategy consultant running a post-launch autopsy. Our product [PRODUCT_NAME] launched on [LAUNCH_DATE] and underperformed — here is what happened: [LAUNCH_SUMMARY]. Analyse the failure across 4 dimensions: market fit, go-to-market execution, pricing, and timing. For each dimension, rate how well we performed (1–5), identify the root cause of any underperformance, and extract one transferable lesson for our next launch.
Summarise Stakeholder Feedback into Actionable Themes
You are a qualitative research analyst. I have collected feedback from [NUMBER] stakeholders about [FEEDBACK_TOPIC]. Here are the raw responses: [RAW_FEEDBACK]. Synthesise this into 5 key themes. For each theme, provide: the theme name, 2–3 supporting quotes or data points, how many respondents raised it, and one recommended action that addresses it. Present as a structured themes table ordered by frequency.